The Mustangs jumped out to a 9-0 lead. But after going up 13-3, Russell was called for a flagrant foul while dribbling off the inbounds throw.

That call drew boos from the crowd and keyed a 7-0 run for the Broncs. Tommy Pereira led Rider’s charge, scoring two of his three first-half 3-pointers.

The Broncs closed the half with another 3-pointer from Pereira and a three-point play from Jonathan Thompson with nine seconds left. But SMU quickly took control in the second, and the Mustangs’ lead was never seriously in jeopardy.

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